Featured Event
Annual Boat Cruise
ICNC will be hosting its Annual Boat Cruise aboard the Anita Dee II! Connect with other ICNC companies as the boat cruises around Lake Michigan for two hours and docks for an hour, while enjoying beverages and light refreshments. Last year's event SOLD OUT! All ticket sales will go to support ICNC's no-cost business development services.
If you are an ICNC member, Make City tenant, or Hatchery member, please contact Hannah for a registration code.
Thursday, July 18th
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: DuSable Harbor - 150 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Register here!
ICNC will be hosting its Annual Boat Cruise aboard the Anita Dee II! Connect with other ICNC companies as the boat cruises around Lake Michigan for two hours and docks for an hour, while enjoying beverages and light refreshments. Last year's event SOLD OUT! All ticket sales will go to support ICNC's no-cost business development services.
If you are an ICNC member, Make City tenant, or Hatchery member, please contact Hannah for a registration code.
Thursday, July 18th
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: DuSable Harbor - 150 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Register here!
July 2019
Starting a Food Business
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. The Hatchery's cornerstone curriculum course will help you launch a successful food and beverage company. Learn all about the food entrepreneurship space as well as required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. Each attendee will receive our Starting a Food Business checklist, taking you through each license and certification you need to consider, so you'll get started on the right track.
Monday, July 8th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery - 135 N. Kedzie
Cost: $40
Register here!
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. The Hatchery's cornerstone curriculum course will help you launch a successful food and beverage company. Learn all about the food entrepreneurship space as well as required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. Each attendee will receive our Starting a Food Business checklist, taking you through each license and certification you need to consider, so you'll get started on the right track.
Monday, July 8th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery - 135 N. Kedzie
Cost: $40
Register here!
Accounting & Finance for Start-Ups
In this introductory course, we will take a look at the basics of accounting, financial statements and financial analyses - specifically as it relates to food & beverage companies. We'll go through accounting methodology for important aspects of the business, as well as key KPI's to track as you grow. Time and again, incredible companies with amazing visions are unable to scale because they lack a good handle on their finances. Don't let this happen to you! Let's take a deep dive into the importance of accounting / finance processes with Alex Corral, The Accountrepreneur!
Tuesday, July 9th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The Hatchery - 135 N. Kedzie
Cost: $30 non-members, $15 members
Register here!
In this introductory course, we will take a look at the basics of accounting, financial statements and financial analyses - specifically as it relates to food & beverage companies. We'll go through accounting methodology for important aspects of the business, as well as key KPI's to track as you grow. Time and again, incredible companies with amazing visions are unable to scale because they lack a good handle on their finances. Don't let this happen to you! Let's take a deep dive into the importance of accounting / finance processes with Alex Corral, The Accountrepreneur!
Tuesday, July 9th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The Hatchery - 135 N. Kedzie
Cost: $30 non-members, $15 members
Register here!
Hatchery Speaker Series: Lisa Curtis, Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli
The Hatchery’s Speaker Series Welcomes Lisa Curtis, Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, America’s leading moringa brand! FREE registration for Hatchery Members using your code!
Wednesday, July 10th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The Hatchery - 135 N. Kedzie
Cost: $15
Register here!
The Hatchery’s Speaker Series Welcomes Lisa Curtis, Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, America’s leading moringa brand! FREE registration for Hatchery Members using your code!
Wednesday, July 10th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The Hatchery - 135 N. Kedzie
Cost: $15
Register here!
Prepare Your Brand for Successful Retail Relationships
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn the basic framework of the 4 Ps: Product Assessments (size, costs, “look”), Pricing (the best model, staying competitive, maximizing margin), Promotions (extending to the customer, calendar planning, demos), and Placement (costs of entry, slotting, e-commerce). Other topics covered include broker & distributor relationship management, strategies for market entry, and evaluating sales data.
Tuesday, July 16th
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery - 135 N. Kedzie
Cost: $130 non-members, $65 members
Register here!
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn the basic framework of the 4 Ps: Product Assessments (size, costs, “look”), Pricing (the best model, staying competitive, maximizing margin), Promotions (extending to the customer, calendar planning, demos), and Placement (costs of entry, slotting, e-commerce). Other topics covered include broker & distributor relationship management, strategies for market entry, and evaluating sales data.
Tuesday, July 16th
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery - 135 N. Kedzie
Cost: $130 non-members, $65 members
Register here!
Roundtable Session Part One: Show Up Real: The Power of Authenticity in Your Business
In this workshop, you will learn the importance of purpose, how to go bold with your brand promise, and how to form social connection on social media.
Thursday, July 25th
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
RSVP here!
In this workshop, you will learn the importance of purpose, how to go bold with your brand promise, and how to form social connection on social media.
Thursday, July 25th
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
RSVP here!
Sponsor Events
Event sponsorship presents the ICNC members with unique opportunities to showcase their business. Contact the ICNC for current event sponsorship opportunities for your business.
